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I believe La Stella has until the all star break to prove himself if not we might need to look at the market, a player I really want is Daniel Murphy, but I hope La Stella can prove himself so we don't have to lose any assets via trade.

He puts the ball in play. We know what can happen when you put the ball in play. Iím tired of strikeouts with runners on third with less than two outs. Iím tired of everyone trying to hit homeruns on every at bat. Other than Freeman, I donít think anyone changes their hitting approach with two strikes, if they are, its not working. La Stella brings patience, a line drive stroke, and a great knowledge of the strike zone to the table.

Two games and we are throwing this kid to the wolves. I'm pretty sure there have been vets that have come into Fenway and not produced. I'm willing to give him a little slack. 1-Hitting 8th for probably the 1st time in his career. 2-Playing in front of a sold out ballpark. 3-Trying to hard to prove why he is here. 4-I could go on and on. Once he learns where he needs to be and just settles in he will produce.